Product Manual

Operator's Manual
4-Cycle Cultivator
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STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
• Moveenginetoawellventilatedarea,outdoors,toprevent
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Movetoanareaawayfromflamesorsparks,toavoid
ignition of vapors if present.
• Removealldebrisfromaircleanerholesandgascapto
ensure proper air ow.
• Ifitisthersttimestartingthecultivator,makesurethein-
cluded 4-cycle oil has been poured into the oil ll area.
COLD ENGINE START:
Starting engine for rst time or after engine has cooled o or
after running out of fuel.
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. SEE FIGURE 4
NOTE: CHOKE position is dened by moving the choke le-
ver as far to the right, towards gas tank, as possible.
2. Prime unit until primer hose is lled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to
return completely to its original position between pushes.
3. Push ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
4. Hold handle bar rmly. Grasp starter handle and pull out
slowly until it pulls slightly harder. Without letting starter
handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it
return to its original position slowly. Repeat this step every
time the starter rope is pulled until unit res or runs.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
5. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: Half choke is defined when the choke lever is
between CHOKE and RUN positions. SEE FIGURE 4
6. Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle to
desired speed. SEE FIGURE 4
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
8. To stop engine, push ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
WARM ENGINE START:
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. SEE FIGURE 4
2. Continue with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
HOT ENGINE START:
1. Begin with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not re, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting.
CAUTION
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER FOLLOWING START
ING PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 8664432576.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED JERK
TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTEND
ED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY CULTIVATOR FROM ONE LOCATION TO
ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY.
DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
• DO NOT use starting uid.
• DO NOT spray ammable liquids or vapors into air cleaner,
carburetor or spark plug chamber.
• DO NOT remove spark plug and attempt to start engine.
Flammable fuel can spray out & ignite from a spark from spark
plug.
TO STOP ENGINE:
Push the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
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FIGURE 4
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE
FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RETURN
BOTH HANDS TO THE HANDLEBAR POSITION TO
MAINTAIN CONTROL AND STABILITY OF THE UNIT.